Article II, Executive Branch, President

What are the qualifications for President?

• The qualifications for President are being a natural-born citizen, at least 18 years old, and having been a resident of the country for at least 5 years.
• The qualifications for President are being a naturalized citizen, at least 25 years old, and having been a resident of the country for at least 10 years.
• The qualifications for President are being a natural-born citizen, at least 40 years old, and having been a resident of the country for at least 20 years.
• The qualifications for President are being a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and having been a resident of the country for at least 14 years.

How many terms can a President serve?

• 2
• 1
• 3
• 4

Who elects the President?

• Congress
• Supreme Court
• Citizens
• State Governors

What is the group of people that elect the President called?

• voters
• citizens
• committee
• electoral college

Who makes up the Cabinet?

• heads of executive departments

• heads of legislative departments

• heads of judicial departments

• heads of military departments

Name two powers of the President.

• declare war
• appoint Supreme Court justices
• pass legislation
• veto legislation, grant pardons

Who assumes the power of the President if he is no longer able to fulfill his responsibilities of the office?

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
• Secretary of State
• Vice President
• Speaker of the House

How is the Vice President chosen?

• Through a popular vote
• By winning a lottery
• By appointment from the President
• Through the Electoral College

What is the main function of the Executive Branch?

• Make and pass laws
• Adjudicate disputes
• Enforce and administer laws
• Interpret laws

Why would a President be impeached?

• Committing treason or a felony

• Abusing power
• Failing to fulfill campaign promises
• Being unpopular with the public